How many practice hours do you need in Maryland?
In Maryland, a learner driver must log 60 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
Maryland learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15 years 9 months
- Supervised practice required: 60 hours total, 10 at night
- Permit hold period: 9 months
- License eligibility age: 16½
- How hours are certified: MVA Practice Skills Log documenting 60 hours (10 at night).
Maryland requires 60 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night, logged on the MVA practice skills log. Applicants 25 and older need only 14 hours.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Maryland MVA before applying.
Maryland's graduated licensing stages
Drive with a licensed adult 21+ who has 3+ years of experience; log 60 hours (10 at night).
Issued after 9 months with the permit; night and passenger limits apply.
Issued after 18 clean months on the provisional license.
Driving restrictions for new Maryland drivers
Provisional license holders can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21+, or driving for work, school, or an athletic event.
For the first 151 days, provisional drivers under 18 may not carry passengers under 18 other than immediate family.
Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device at all while driving, including hands-free.
Log every Maryland practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive with GPS, separates day and night hours, and generates a DMV-ready report—so you can prove all 60 hours without a paper logbook.
Maryland driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Maryland?+
Maryland requires 60 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.
How many hours of driving practice does Maryland require?+
60 hours including at least 10 at night for applicants under 25; applicants 25 and older need 14 hours.
Who can supervise practice driving in Maryland?+
A licensed driver at least 21 years old with a minimum of three years of driving experience.
Requirements in other states
Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.